Crocchetta di Manzo -- Beef Croquettes Recipe

Name: Crocchetta di Manzo -- Beef Croquettes
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: One and a half lb. ground beef (round); 1 cup, Aborio rice, cooked; 3 slices, crisp bacon, crumbled; 1 tsp, salt; 1/2 tsp. black pepper; 2 tsp. paprika; 1 tsp. lemon rind, grated; 2 eggs, slightly beaten; Bread crumbs, seasoned*; 1/2 cup milk*; 1 egg, slightly beaten*; Flour for dredging*; 3 tblsp butter; 1/2 cup Sour Cream

Servings: persons

One and a half lb. ground beef (round)
1 cup, Aborio rice, cooked
3 slices, crisp bacon, crumbled
1 tsp, salt
1/2 tsp. black pepper
2 tsp. paprika
1 tsp. lemon rind, grated
2 eggs, slightly beaten
Bread crumbs, seasoned*
1/2 cup milk*
1 egg, slightly beaten*
Flour for dredging*
3 tblsp butter
1/2 cup Sour Cream

1
Ingredients marked with an asterisk (*) are used to bread the formed Croquettes.
2
Mix together the ground beef, cooked rice, crumbled bacon, salt, pepper, paprika, lemon rind and 2 slightly beaten eggs.
3
Make sure all the ingredients are well in- corporated throughout the ground beef/ Shape the mixture into 6 large meatballs, flattening both top and bottoms somewhat.
4
Set aside.
5
Dredge each croquette in flour, then into the egg wash (slightly beaten egg and milk(, the coat with the seasoned bread- crumbs.
6
Set the breaded croquette on a rack to dry.
7
Melt the 3 tablespoons of butter in a mod- erately hot pan, adding just a splash of Ol- ive oil, and fry each croquette quickly on both sides, browning the croquettes.
8
When each side is browned, removed from skillet and keep warm.
9
Into the skillet add the sour cream and stir continually until the cream is blended with tghe butter and the sour cream is smooth.
10
Pour sour cream mixture over croquettes and serve hot.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: One and a half lb. ground beef (round), 1 cup, Aborio rice, cooked, 3 slices, crisp bacon, crumbled, 1 tsp, salt, and more.

Yes, Crocchetta di Manzo -- Beef Croquettes falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Crocchetta di Manzo -- Beef Croquettes

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